A Reluctant Traveler-Reading Comprehension

Who is the main character of the story?

• Mrs. Gorski

• the dad

• Paul's aunt

• Paul

Write down a sentence that explains how Paul feels at the beginning of the story.

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Where are Paul and his parents going?

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Why does Paul's mom say it is normal to pack winter clothes to go to Argentina when it is summer in New York?

• Because Argentina is cold most of the year

• Because New York is in the southern part of America

• Because New York and Argentina are in different hemispheres

• Because Argentina is closer to the Equator

Write down a sentence that tells you that Paul is beginning to feel better about being in Argentina?

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Why does Uncle Art think Paul can appreciate tango?

• Because it has a nice musical rhythm

• Because like in soccer, the dancers need to know the right movements

• Because the dancers seem to be playing soccer

• Because tango is similar to breakdancing

How can you tell the people in Argentina really love soccer?

• Soccer was played in the street.

• Buildings were painted in soccer team colors.

• People wore colors of soccer teams.

• His uncle bought him tickets

What lesson did Paul learn?

• to speak a new language

• to be respectful

• to try new things

• to always tell the truth

This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Read the paragraph.

“As the plane took off, Paul’s dad said, “Look down there! That’s the island of Manhattan. See? You can even see Central Park!”. Paul never realized how completely surrounded by water New York was. Many hours later, as the plane was landing in Buenos Aires, Paul noticed similar outlines of a city on the water and bright lights just like home.”

Part A:

What does the paragraph tell about the similarities between Buenos Aires and New York in the passage?

• Both places are out in the country.

• Both cities have bright lights.

• New York is in the United States.

• Spanish is the main language in both cities.

Part B:

Which sentence from the passage best supports your answer in Part A?

• Look down there! That’s the island of Manhattan.

• Paul never realized how completely surrounded by water New York was.

• Paul noticed similar outlines of a city on the water and bright lights just like home.

• See? You can even see Central Park!